Horse Lake Trail

Horse Lake Trail is a 8.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near La Pine, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from June until September.

Andrew F.

1 month ago

Tried to stay overnight at the lake last weekend but the mosquitoes swarmed us starting about halfway to the lake, just west of the PCT junction. There were patches of snow and one big wet spot about where the mosquitoes started getting bad. It was a beautiful area and would have been a great trip if it weren't for the biters. We ended up turning back at the lake and hike most of the way back to the trailhead before setting up for the night. When we stopped the mosquitoes had died down, but when it started getting dark they returned and we hid away in the tent. Come morning we packed up quick and got outta there.

All in all it wasn't a great experience, but like I said it was a beautiful location. I suggest a different time of year maybe (we went early July). At least bring tons of bug spray, it won't stop them from swarming but may keep bites to a minimum.

Beautiful, varying scenery through woods and meadows and nothing beats arriving at the lake itself for a nice, private swim before you head back. Beware mosquitos and horse flies for the 20-30 minutes nearest the lake.